The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1911)

56 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. device is provided which renders it unnecessary to move any parts other than the stylus lever itself, when said lever is oscillated laterally to the record groove in tracking the same. Furthermore, means are provided by this invention for locating the stylus centrally of the record groove after any deviation from this central position in, the tracking of the groove. Figure 1 is a central vertical section through a reproducer equipped with the invention. Fig. "2 is a bottom view thereof, and Fig. 3 is a detail sectional view through the floating weight and the stylus lever on the line 3 — 3 in Fig. 1. Talking Machine. Henry B. Babson and Andrew Haug, New York, assignors by mesne assignments to Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden, N. J. Patent No. 1,005,765. This invention relates generally to talking machines and particularly to means for yieldingly supportir^ the reproducer above and clear of the record when the machine is not in use or while one record is being substituted for another, this application being a division of application Serial No. 248,872. In the drawings — Figure 1 is a view in side elevation, partly in section, illustrating the application of this invention to a well-known disc type of talking machine, and Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken on the line s^ s", of Fig. 1. Talking Machine. Walter H. Pumphrey, New York, assignor to American Graphophone C^,., Bridgeport, Conn. Patent No. 1,006,128. This invention relates generally to talking ma> chines and particularly to means for automatically controlling the rotating table or support which carries the record, The object of the invention is to do away with the hand-operated brake now commonly employed in talking machines and cause the rotation of the record supporting table to h'l automatically controlled by the sound box or reproducer, which, in being lowered into engagement with the record or swung upward clear of the same, actuates a suitable brake device in a manner to limit the rotation of the record supporting table to periods when the reproducer is in contact with the record. A further object is to utilize the brake as a means of yieldingly supporting the sound box iti the position it usually occupies above and clear of the record when the machine is not in operation or while one record is being substituted for another. In the drawings— Figure 1 is a side elevation, partly in section, of a talking machine of a wellknown type, showing the invention applied. Fig. 2 is a detail cross section on the line s^ s", of Fig. 1. Fig. 8 is a similar view on the line s", .s^ of Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a detail section on the line s*, s*, of Fig. 5, and Fig. 5 is a like view on the line s\ s', of Fig. 4. Automatic Cut-Off and Stop for Sound-Reproducing Machines. Wilford G. Altenburgh, National City, Cal. Patent No. 1,006,517. This invention relates to an improved automatic cut-off and stop for sound-reproducing machines and is more particularly adapted to machines using the disc record. The objects are: to provide a simple, cheap, safe and positive means for automatically raising the needle and stopping the machine at the end of the record, or at any predetermined point when desired. Further, it is adjustable to different records and it is adaptable to the different makes of machines now in use and may be used therewith Figure 1 is a partial perspective view of a soundreproducing mechanism and showing the automatic cut-off and stop complete as used therewith. Fig. 2 is an elevational view of part of the device assembled. Fig. 3 is a top view thereof. Fig. 4 is a side elevation partially disassembled. Fig. 5 is a top view thereof. Fig. 6 is a plan and side elevap ...... tion of a leather washer 40. Fig. 7 is a side and plan view of thumb nut 38. Figs. 8 and 9 are side views of spindle 82 — the one transverse to the other. Fig. 10 is a side and plan view of the upper arm clamp 35. Fig. 11 is a side and plan view of the lower arm clamp 41. Fig. '"' 12 is a side and plan view of a catch device. Fig. 13 is a side view of a sound box with its needle, and showing cut-off and stop clamp thereon, and Fig. 14 is a transverse elevational view thereof. Phonograph. John H. J. Haines, New York, N. Y. Patent No, 1,005,025. This invention relates to phonographs and allied machines and has for its object to facilitate the removal of the record tablet from the machine and avoid injury of the same in that operation. The object of the invention consists in providing the machine with what is termed a "throw-off" or ejector comprising a pusher mounted in the frame of the machine in a position where it can be brought to bear against the inner end of the record cylin der in a direction parallel to the axis of the cylinder, and a manually operated handle or lever con^ nected therewith in such a manner that by manipulating the handle or lever, the pusher may be thrust against the end of the record cylinder to force 't from its supporting drum or mandrel. The movement of the record cylinder under the action of the pusher is preferably only sufficient to release it from its frictional engagement with the drum or mandrel, so that it can be readily removed by hand and without the exercise of force. The invention is applicable to shavi n g machines, commonly used for turning off the surface of a record cylinder and preparing it to receive a new record, since these machines comprise a drum or mandrel upon which the record cylinder is held in substantially the same manner as it is in the phonograph itself. Figure 1 is a side elevation partially in section of a portion of a phonograph or shaving machine upon which the record cylinder is mounted; Fig. 2 ^ is a section on 1 ; Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the specific device comprising the invention ; Fig. 4 is a similar view of a modification thereof ; Fig. 5 is a view similar to Fig. 1, showing an alternative form of the invention ; Fig. Q is a section on line y— y of Fig. 5, and Fig. 7 -is an end elevation of the structure of Fig, 5, SELLING GRAND OPERA RECORDS. How One New York Dealer Took Advantage of the Opera Season. Just how the performance of grand opera during the season may be made to produce business for the talking machine dealer when full advantage is taken of the opportunities offered is well illustrated in the recent campaign carried on by F. L. Steers, who has most attractive Victor parlors at 143d street and Broadway, in the heart of the Washington Heights section of New York, where the high-class trade predominates. Mr. Steers has built up a large mailing list covering his section of tlie city, and at the opening of the opera season sent the following letter to each of his customers and prospects : "To Victor Owners : "The biggest musical event of the season occurs Monday night, when the Metropolitan Opera House opens with a magnificent production of 'Aida,' the cast including Caruso and Mme, Emmy Destinn. Tuesday morning the newspapers will unquestionably devote a great deal of extra space to an account of the performance. Now, the question is, have you ever seen the opera — are you familiar with its glorious m^usic? Or, does your knowledge of the opera consist merely of what you have read about it in the newspapers.'' "Perhaps you may know that 'Aida' is universally regarded as Verdi's masterpiece, greater even than 'II Trovatore.' Never did he write such inspired music, and inasmuch as you are the owner of a Victor you ought to have at least one or two of the beautiful arias from the opera in your collection. Especially to be recommended are the two duets by Caruso and Gadski from the last act, Nos. 89028 and 89029; the two duets from Act II, sung by Gadski and Homer, Nos, 89024 and 89025; and the appealing duets from Act IV, sung by Caruso and Homer, Nos. 89050 and 89051, These duets, rich with .melody, are among the finest records ever produced by the Victor Co, Then, among the solos, there is the wonderful 'Celeste Aida,' sung to perfection by Caruso; the big soprano aria, '0 patria mia' (My Native Land), sung by Gadski and also by Destinn ; and there are other solos sung by Gadski and Slezak. Come in to-night and hear these records, and you will realize why 'Aida' is stamped as the finest of Verdi's works, and you will also be glad to own one or two of them. 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